Articles - Biofuels

New law changes percentages of biodiesel addition to common diesel oil

By Leandro Mendes is a lawyer at Augusto Grellert Advogados Associados, working in Private Law, with an emphasis on Civil, Banking and Commercial Law

09.06.2016 | 20:59 (UTC -3)

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Macaúba: native raw material with potential for biodiesel production

This palm tree stands out for its potential for producing large quantities of oil per unit area, in addition to the possibility of use in agrosilvopastoral systems.

10.11.2015 | 21:59 (UTC -3)

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When the cassava enters the fuel pump

Check information on the progress of research into using cassava ethanol as an energy alternative.

10.11.2015 | 21:59 (UTC -3)

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Production of biofuels by microorganisms

Several studies have been carried out around the world to develop large-scale production of ethanol from lignocellulosic raw materials.

10.11.2015 | 21:59 (UTC -3)

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Standardizing germination in crambe culture (Crambe abyssinica)

The search for new alternative fuel sources has aroused the interest of farmers in the cultivation of plants with oleaginous characteristics, among which Crambe – Crambe abyssinca – stands out.

10.11.2015 | 21:59 (UTC -3)

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Palm oil cultivation in Roraima for biodiesel

Expert shows the competitive advantages of the State of Roraima and data that indicate the feasibility of implementing an Integrated Biodiesel Production Project.

10.11.2015 | 21:59 (UTC -3)

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Macaúba: opportunities and challenges

The macaúba production chain is in the process of restructuring, as the species has been recommended for the production of vegetable oil for the manufacture of biodiesel.

10.11.2015 | 21:59 (UTC -3)

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Prevention and management of castor bean diseases in the Federal District

Despite favoring the development of the crop, the conditions of the Federal District also favor the development of fungal diseases – such as castor bean mold, cercospora spot, alternaria spot and tomato.

10.11.2015 | 21:59 (UTC -3)

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Guidelines for the improvement of Jatropha for the production of biofuels

The Jatropha materials being implemented are genetically unknown and uneven and do not have minimum guarantees regarding the environmental adaptability and productivity of each genotype.

10.11.2015 | 21:59 (UTC -3)

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Cassava ethanol: Alternative product for family production systems?

With the advent of cassava ethanol for biofuel and the industrialization of roots on a commercial scale, the implementation of small-scale plants could be an alternative for beginning studies.

10.11.2015 | 21:59 (UTC -3)

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Industrial processes for converting biomass into biofuels

The challenge of public energy policies is basically to guarantee long-term supply and obtain lower prices and diversification of sources while maintaining the competitiveness of locally produced energy.

10.11.2015 | 21:59 (UTC -3)

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Jatropha Jatropha: Potential raw material for biodiesel production in Brazil

Among the potential species, the Jatropha curcas L. has been considered as one of the alternatives of interest, with monitoring, efforts and public and private investments, and is in the process of expansion

10.11.2015 | 21:59 (UTC -3)

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The cultivation of Jatropha for the production of biodiesel

Pointed out as a plant of imminent success in Brazil, particularly with regard to the inclusion of small farmers, Jatropha arrives in the Semi-arid region as an economically viable alternative for small farmers.

10.11.2015 | 21:59 (UTC -3)